Docs/Observability/Trace Graphs

Agent Graphs

For agentic workflows, a flat observation tree doesn't always convey how an agent moved between steps. The Graph view renders a trace as a directed graph — nodes are agent steps, edges are the execution flow — so you can see the path the agent actually took.

The Graph view appears as a tab on a trace when graph data is present. It's designed for LangGraph-based agents, which emit node/step metadata the platform reads automatically.

What you see

  • Nodes — each agent step (from the agent's node metadata), including special start and end markers.
  • Edges — the order and branching of execution between steps.
  • Selection — click a node to highlight it and open the underlying observation for full input/output detail.

Getting graph data

Graph rendering relies on agent-step metadata on your observations. When you instrument a LangGraph agent (see LangChain & LangGraph), each node/step is tagged automatically and the Graph tab lights up — no extra configuration.

When to use it

  • Understand control flow — see loops, branches, and retries an agent took.
  • Find where it derailed — spot the node where an agent went off course, then click in to inspect that step.

Next steps

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